A food chain shows how each living thing gets energy from food and passes that along to other specie. A food web includes several different food chains and shows how plants and animals are interconnected. Discover who the producers and consumers are in a food chain. What part does photosynthesis play in the food chain? Who are the decomposers in a food chain and what is their role?
5 New Species of 'Slavemaker' Ants Discovered5 New Species of 'Slavemaker' Ants Discovered,
November 4, 2013,
By Douglas Main, Staff Writer,
LiveScience.com,
Slavemaker ants raid other ant species' nests and steal their young. Visit the we
http://www.livescience.com/40916-new-slavemaker-an...
9(n). Organic Decomposition and the Detritus Food Chain9(n). Organic Decomposition and the Detritus Food Chain,
PhysicalGeography.net,
The detritus food chain differs from the grazing food chain in several significant ways. Visit the website to learn
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9n.h...
ALL ABOUT ENERGY - Energy LossesALL ABOUT ENERGY - Energy Losses,
Science Encyclopedia for Kids,
JRank Science & Philosophy,
Through text, photos, and illustrations, this page explains what food chains and food webs are.
http://science.jrank.org/kids/pages/59/ALL-ABOUT-E...
Are diatoms plants or animals?Are diatoms plants or animals?,
YouAskAndy.com,
Visit the website for the answer.
http://youaskandy.com/questions-answers/29-article...
autotroph
autotroph
Infoplease.com
Encyclopedia article on autotrophs.
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0805420.html
Autotroph, Wikipedia
Autotroph, Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
An autotroph [α] is an organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple inorganic molecules using energy from light (by photosynthesis) or
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autotroph
AutotrophsAutotrophs,
Windows Team,
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR),
Regents of the University of Michigan,
Images and text explaining autotrophs.
http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Life/autotro...
Biosphere: Food ChainsBiosphere: Food Chains,
Geography4Kids.com,
An introduction to food chains.
http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_foodchain...
Birds of Prey FactsBirds of Prey Facts,
Dialogue for Kids,
Idaho Public Television,
The characteristics that make raptors different than other birds include their hooked beak, sharp talons, legs and feet, excellent
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/birds_of_pr...
Carnivores, Herbivores and OmnivoresThe Carnivores, Herbivores and Omnivores,
The Open Door Web Site,
Pictures and descriptions of each group in the food chain.
http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0006.html
CompetitionCompetition,
Golson Science Center,
Read all about competition and how it keeps animal populations in check. It also shows what trees do to stay in the competition.
http://www.golsonscience.com/ecology/competition.h...
D4K Dialogue for kids - Food Web FactsD4K Dialogue for kids - Food Web Facts,
Idaho Public Television,
Producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and the clean-up crew are all explained here through text and illustrations. Gre
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/food_chain/...
Decomposer
Decomposer
Wikipedia.org
Good article on decomposers with a section on fungi; click on photo to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decomposer
DecomposersDecomposers,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
A combination of text and images.
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep11b.htm
Decomposers and Scavengers Decomposers and Scavengers,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Explains the role of decomposers and scavengers.
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/nwep11.htm
Ecological RelationshipsEcological Relationships,
Submitted by Gillian Rorhwell,
World of Teaching,
A Powerpoint presentation on things you need to know about relationships in an ecosystem or habitat.
http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/biology...
Ecosystem: Food ChainsThe Ecosystem: Food Chains,
The Open Door Web Site,
Wonderful website! A combination of text and photos.
http://www.saburchill.com/ans02/chapters/chap016.h...
Environmental Biology - EcosystemsEnvironmental Biology - Ecosystems,
Marietta College Department of Biology and Environmental Science,
"The main concepts we are trying to get across in this section concern how energy moves throug
http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/ecosystems.ht...
Explain the food chain of ecosystem?Explain the food chain of ecosystem?,
TheBigger.com,
"Food Chain is the sequence of populations of an ecosystem which allows food and energy to go through it in a specified direction." Visit the w
http://www.thebigger.com/biology/ecosystem/explain...
Explain the trophic levels of the ecosystem?Explain the trophic levels of the ecosystem?,
TheBigger.com,
Trophic levels "are defined as a step of food chains which are differentiated on the basis of their method to obtain the food." Visit t
http://www.thebigger.com/biology/ecosystem/explain...
Food Chain as an Example of a SystemFood Chain as an Example of a System,
PhysicalGeography.net,
An illustration and text explaining the amount of energy each trophic level receives in a food chain.
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/4e.h...
Food ChainsFood Chains,
Zephyrus Interactive Education,
Great site!!
http://www.zephyrus.co.uk/foodchains.html
Food Chains & Food WebsFood Chains & Food Webs,
Alan & Hui Meng,
Parenting the Next Generation,
Are you having problems understanding the difference between a carnivores, herbivore, and omnivore? This page may help you
http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm
Food Chains: EnchantedLearning.comFood Chains and Food Webs,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Provides text, illustrations, and worksheets.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/foodchai...
Food Web and Food Chain Food Web and Food Chain
Science Bob
What is the difference between food chain and a food web?
Visit the website to learn more.
http://www.sciencebob.com/questions/q-food_chain_w...
Food Web Definition from Answers.comFood Web Definition from Answers.com
Scroll down to view a very detailed explanation of the food web concept.
http://www.answers.com/topic/food-web
Food Web,
Food Web,
Harvard Forest Classroom Laboratory,
Photos illustrating what ants eat and what eats them.
http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/ants/food-web
Food WebsFood Webs,
Submitted by Carolyn Kinne,
World of Teaching,
A Powerpoint presentation with good graphics and easy-to-understand information.
http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/biology...
Food Webs and Food ChainFood Webs and Food Chain,
ScienceBob.com,
Part of a Q&A series, this page provides an explanation of food webs and food chain and an illustration of the two when you click on "Show Me Pictures."
http://www.sciencebob.com/questions/q-food_chain_w...
HerbivoresHerbivores,
The Open Door Web Site,
"Herbivorous animals are adapted to eat vegetation." Page includes pictures and descriptions of various herbivores.
http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0015.html
How Animals FeedHow Animals Feed,
The Open Door Web Site,
"The way an animal feeds mainly depends on its diet." This page includes photos and information on several carnivores.
http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0014.html
How Animals Meet Their Needs
How Animals Meet Their Needs
Harcourt School Publishers
Interactive game on how animals meet their needs. Read the instructions before you start the game.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/animalneeds...
How Does Energy Flow through a Food Chain? How Does Energy Flow through a Food Chain?,
By Ethan Shaw.
Scoemcing,
Descriptions and examples of primary producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers.
https://sciencing.com/energy-flow-through-food-cha...
In Their Natural HabitatsIn Their Natural Habitats,
Submitted by Hina Hashmi,
World of Teaching,
A Powerpoint presentation on how and why animals live in habitats that they are most suited for.
http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/biology...
Kid's Corner - Food Chain GameKid's Corner - Food Chain Game,
Sheppard Software,
You can review food chains before you start the game if you need to; just scroll down and click on the illustration labeled "Food Chain". If you
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/ki...
Lazear Science After School ProgramLazear Science After School Program,
The top section of this page discusses the energy flow through an ecosystem. There are several illustrations of food chains showing how energy flows from animal
http://lazearscience.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archi...
Mazes - What Do I Eat?Mazes - What Do I Eat?,
By Sheri Amsel,
ExploringNature.org,
Learn what different animals eat while testing your skills navigating a maze. Have fun! You'll need to print these mazes out to work o
http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail_index.php...
PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis,
by Lisa Gardiner,
Windows to the Universe,
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR),
Text and illustrations explaining photosynthesis.
http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Life/photosy...
Photosynthesis - YouTubePhotosynthesis,
Posted by mediasemantics,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 02:41.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Photosynthesis and energy in naturePhotosynthesis and energy in nature,
Flying Turtle Exploring,
Wonderful website! Combination of text and illustrations.
http://www.ftexploring.com/me/photosyn1.html
Photosynthesis LessonPhotosynthesis Lesson,
MySchoolhouse.com,
Text and illustration explaining photosynthesis; includes interactive quiz.
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/35.asp
Planetpals - The Food ChainPlanetpals - The Food Chain,
by Judith Gorgone,
Planetpals.com,
A combination of text and illustration; for younger students.
http://www.planetpals.com/foodchain.html
Predator FactsPredator Facts,
Dialogue for Kids,
Idaho Public Television,
Great site on explaining what predators are. Find out where they live, their role, hunting strategies, and the different kinds there ar
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/predators/f...
Predator Vs PreyPredator Vs Prey,
By Contributing Writer,
Scribol,
Excellent photographs, with descriptions, of predators catching prey.
http://scribol.com/environment/animals-environment...
Sample Food Chains
Sample Food Chains
EnchantedLearning.com
Food chain illustrations for grassland, pond, and ocean.
http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/foodchain/sampl...
Scavenger
Scavenger
Wikipedia.org
Scavenging, or necrophagy, is a carnivorous feeding behaviour in which a predator consumes corpses or carrion that were not killed to be eaten by the predator or others o
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scavenger
The Crucial Role of Predators: A New Perspective on EcologyThe Crucial Role of Predators: A New Perspective on Ecology,
September 15, 2011,
By Caroline Fraser,
Yale Environment 360,
Article explains the vital role top predators play in ecosystems and th
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/the_crucial_role_of_p...
The Ecosystem: The transfer of Energy in the Food ChainThe Ecosystem: The transfer of Energy in the Food Chain,
By the Open Door Team,
Open Door Web Site,
Text and illustrations showing what percentage of energy is passed down to lower levels in a fo
http://www.saburchill.com/ans02/chapters/chap017.h...
The Wildlife Web 1 The Wildlife Web 1,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Wonderful website!! Check out all the links they provide.
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep9.htm
Too Green: Feeding RelationshipToo Green: Feeding Relationship,
Posted by Maria,
ToGreen Blogspot,
A combination of text and illustrations.
http://togreen.blogspot.com/2008/05/feeding-relati...
Trophic Level: Definition from Answers.comTrophic Level: Definition from Answers.com,
Scroll down to view an illustration and explanation of energy flow through an ecosystem.
http://www.answers.com/topic/trophic-level
What are Detrivores? What are Detrivores?,
Written by Tricia Ellis-Christensen,
Wisegeek.com,
Text and photos.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-detrivores.htm
What Are Saprophytes?What Are Saprophytes?,
Written by C. Martin,
WiseGeek.com,
Find out what saprophytes are and why they are important parts of the food chain.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-saprophytes.htm
What is Decomposition?What is Decomposition?,
Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum,
Michigan Tech ,
Good easy-to-understand explanation of decomposition; there's also an animation, click to play.
http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module10/Decompositi...
What's a PlantWhat's a Plant,
Qualitative Reasoning Group,
Northwestern University,
A combination of text and images.
http://www.qrg.northwestern.edu/projects/marssim/s...
Why top predators matter: an in-depth look at new researchWhy top predators matter: an in-depth look at new research,
Jeremy Hance,
mongabay.com,
February 02, 2010,
Three recent studies reveal just how important top predators are to their ecosystems. V
http://news.mongabay.com/2010/0202-hance_toppredat...
